DFA: 13 more Pinoys abroad test positive for COVID-19, total at 607

Thirteen more Filipinos abroad have tested positive for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), bringing the total to 607, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reported Thursday.

According to data from the DFA, the new cases were from the Americas, Asia and the Pacific, and Europe while no new cases were reported in the Middle East.

"While it is still early to claim success, reports today record yet another reduction in the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases," the DFA said.
 

(1/4) On this Day of Valor (Araw ng Kagitingan), the DFA recognizes the sacrifices of our OFWs who also stand in the frontlines of service to others!

While it is still early to claim success, reports today record yet another reduction in the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases pic.twitter.com/2LwIVtRzL3

— DFA Philippines (@DFAPHL) April 9, 2020

The DFA also reported that seven more patients have recovered from the virus, bringing the total recoveries to 171.

Meanwhile, the death toll increased to 72 with four more fatalities.

"This Maundy Thursday, the DFA shares everyone’s hope and prayers for safety, protection, and healing as we all battle against COVID-19," it said.

"Combining the power of prayer and action, we commit to continuing our efforts to attend to the needs of our land-based OFWs as well as our seafarers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic around the world," it added.

The Philippines on Thursday reported a total of 4,076 COVID-19 cases nationwide with 203 fatalities and 124 recoveries. -NB, GMA News